plays a white Fender Precision Bass with a red bandana around his neck. Martin Chambers is shown drumming while on the ride. The Story Behind the Song
: The track's pleasant, pop-influenced melody—designed by guitarist James Honeyman-Scott—masks the "devastating" reality of the lyrics. pretenders_kid_official_music_video
The lyrics highlight the tension and shame felt by the "Kid" as he realizes the truth: plays a white Fender Precision Bass with a
: The song is a fictional conversation where a boy discovers his mother is a prostitute . The lyrics highlight the tension and shame felt
"Kid, what changed your mood / You've gone all sad, so I feel sad too" "I know you know what I'm about / I won't deny it" "You've turned your head / You've dropped my hand" Pretenders - Kid (Official Music Video) Oct 14, 2021 YouTube·Pretenders Pretenders - Kid (Official Music Video) Oct 14, 2021 YouTube·Pretenders THE PRETENDERS' BEST SINGLE? On this date ... - Facebook
The official music video for "Kid" by creates a stark contrast between its playful, idyllic setting and the heartbreaking narrative woven into the lyrics. The Video Setting
: Hynde wrote it from the perspective of the mother, who is saddened and trying to explain her reality to her child after he learns how she "pays the bills".